Portola Valley, CA Area Guide

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Portola Valley Area Facts

  • Portola Valley has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Portola Valley crime rates are 74% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Portola Valley is 145% higher than the California average
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Portola Valley Ranch - Beware User Rating 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 22, 2019) Portola Valley Ranch is a beautiful neighborhood filled with awesome people, animals, and amenities, however, there is a culture of bullying that needs to be addressed. My Mom has been brought to tears many times due to people yelling at her for where she plays with her dog. The ...Read More area is overall NOT dog friendly, despite it's neighboring towns of Portola Valley and Woodside which are extremely dog friendly. Patrons here feel comfortable driving around the grounds and yelling out their windows when they see people, "breaking the rules." My Mom's neighbor with 3 little kids had to move out of the ranch due to so much bullying about her kids playing in the cul de sac. Where are kids supposed to play if they aren't allowed outside? This neighborhood truly needs a mentality revamp and to hold the bullies accountable for their actions. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Portola Valley? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Frog Pond Park
      Triangle Park
      Searsville Historical Marker
      La Honda Store State Historic Landmark

      Entertainment

      Black Box
      Rothrock Performance Hall / Performing Arts Center
      Carriage Room Museum
      Artists' Barn
      Studios

      Food & Drink

      Apple Jacks

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Portola Valley? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Portola Valley.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Portola Valley? The cost of living in Portola Valley is 342/100 - which is 145% higher than California.
      Portola Valley
      342

      242% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Portola Valley? Portola Valley crime rates are 736, which are 74% lower than California
      Total Crime
      736 per 100k people

      68% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 136

      68% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -0%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Portola Valley? The median income in Portola Valley is $235,469 which is 269% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $235,469326% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $142,778379% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      75% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Portola Valley a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      D Housing

      What are Portola Valley home prices? Portola Valley home prices are $2,000,001 - which is 389% higher than California
      Median home value
      $2,000,001983% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,501269% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Portola Valley have good schools? The Portola Valley graduation rate is 96% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      86%

      79% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Portola Valley a good place to live? Portola Valley has an overall rating of 58% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      6 total surveys

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